Yesterday, Homer Bailey said he would probably not be ready in time for Opening Day, but gave a timetable of "not long after that". Bryan Price's take on Bailey's return date was an even more general "fairly early in the season." Assuming that this means longer than the week-and-a-half we can usually go before using our fifth starter, that leaves three spots open in the rotation to start out 2015. Price's most recent statements list four front-runners for the open rotation spots: Tony Cingrani, Anthony DeSclafani, Jason Marquis, and Paul Maholm. Bailey's continued absence gives the Reds a...

You've heard some dumb things. Be prepared for the dumbest. I haven't been posting as much, mostly because I'm so dumb. That's how dumb these predictions are. 1) Homer Bailey will win 20 games He's healthy, a bit rested, and as surly as ever. I predict this pretty much every year, but this year I'm really serious about it. He'll do everything to make the Reds okay with saying goodbye to Cueto. Homer'll be the ace from 2016 into the future. 2) Tony Cingrani will finish in the top 5 in strikeouts The only thing stopping Cinnerman from dominating has been stamina and a third pitch. Price...

The Reds play their first spring training game on Tuesday, against Cleveland. Here are items from their camp in Goodyear, AZ: • Homer Bailey has been approved to throw off a mound. He may or may not miss a start or two in April. (Rosecrans). Homer Bailey is expected to throw off of a mound …

Item #1: Mark Sheldon reports positive news about Homer Bailey’s progress. Bailey, who is coming off of surgery to repair a torn flexor mass, said things are going well but that he is still a little behind from his usual schedule. “I haven’t gotten off the mound,” Bailey said. “Usually, l like to get off the …